Edwards Hotel
Also known as Central House; Norton House; Old Edwards Inn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Edwards Hotel
Edwards Hotel, at Jct. of Main and Fourth Sts., SE corner, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 20, 1992. It was among the first 2 of Highlands’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isListed on the NRHP in North Carolina. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 59 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of Main and Fourth Sts., SE corner, Highlands · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Edwards Hotel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Edwards Hotel
Is Edwards Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 20, 1992 (Register number 92001614).
Is Edwards Hotel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Edwards Hotel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Edwards Hotel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 47721130 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.